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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.08, 676.17 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.08, 676.17 and 315.12 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.08 : 676.17 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.08/676.17 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.08x = 676.17 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.08x = 213,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,074.69/490.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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